Hornady Headspace Comparator Kit, a Must Have for Precision Reloading

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7 жыл бұрын

Hornady Headspace Comparator Kit, Hornady did a great job when they designed this tool. If you want to have super accurate hand loaded ammunition this tool is a must have. The Headspace Comparator kit will give you the ability to pump out the perfect rounds for your rifle.
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@kassilewis5511 3 жыл бұрын

I ended up making my own comparator bushing from 3/8"i.d.-1/2o.d. x 3/4" steel bushing. I bored it over to .385 then cut a 45 degree chamfer just deep enough to widen the circumference of the mouth so the measuring point read what my go headspace gauge actually is (1.630"). So now I know an actual number rather than just a reference and adjust accordingly. Works so good I made another out of brass.

@SL1CK1307 2 жыл бұрын

Thanx for describing what this tool does

@ericdepreter 5 жыл бұрын

Just bought this Hornady kit consisting of Straight o.a.l. Gauge, head comparator kit, 223 modified case and the 308 modified case. English/American is not my mother tongue and your video cleared one of the issues I had. Thanks very much for that and yes you have a fan in Belgium :-) By the way best wishes for a sound and safe 2019. Best regards Eric

@timfarley6493 7 жыл бұрын

Great information and good presentation. Even guys like me whos have been reloading for years can learn new things, and your videos are a great help.

@vaughnprecision 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I do like making them. I learn a ton from the audience to, people are always leaving comments, tip and tricks that have worked for them. Years ago when I started doing this there was no KZfaq, so getting the info out there for folks is a good thing.

@Markreimers-jq1cr 27 күн бұрын

Nice job on the video explained very well

@Oregun 6 жыл бұрын

Nice review, thanks.

@christopherteates6256 6 жыл бұрын

I knew it was .243 before you said it ! Those are my EXACT measure measurements for my .243 Lapua brass unfired and once fired. This measurement surprised me as SAMMI min headspace is 1.630 and I was worried if I was doing something wrong. Hornady reloaded recommends measuring the neck close to the shoulder and just below the shoulder and adding the two together and dividing by two ; he then chooses the closest bushing to that number. I only own the D bushing. Wondered if it gave a different reading.

@timmuery1683 Жыл бұрын

New reloader waiting on kit delivery. Other items ordered include comparator and maybe case length guage to keep things safe as per Sami. Doesn’t a full length sizing die accomplish this except for case neck length eventually. Good information

@krisgreenwood5173 Жыл бұрын

I didn't buy the whole kit. I just bought the bushings I needed. This has been a real eye opener and wish I would of had the comparator 20 years ago.

@duxrusso 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing Mr. , Great job.

@billrea66 2 жыл бұрын

I just ordered one including anvil . I reload 6.5x55 Swede ,etc.

@dragonflyfab8982 5 жыл бұрын

Often wondered if the most important measurement is bullet olive minus shoulder measurement. Bolt pushes cartrage shoulder to chamber shoulder and establishes jump.

@johnblythe8229 5 жыл бұрын

Chief, helping your efforts I looked for the Hornady Headspace Comparator Kit in your url links (in the description field) but none found. Also note the sight adjusting tool, Link is broken. Take care No rush on my end. Enjoy the turkey hunt 😊

@jaxplane 6 жыл бұрын

just a note, hornady oal guage by link is $84.00 ... on optics planet it is about $35.00

@vaughnprecision 6 жыл бұрын

Holy Crap..!! That price went up! I'll find a new link over the weekend and edit this.

@Prometheuss.cannabis.corner 4 жыл бұрын

Have you changed your methods over they years since you shoot some prs now? I assume your bumping the shoulder now. Love to here your thoughts on you reloading techniques on your match ammunition. Hope your feelings better since the accident.

@treece1 3 жыл бұрын

Subscribed

@josecanisales3491 5 жыл бұрын

Did you record your next video that you talk about? Neck sizing and your new sizer only?

@StephenB2 6 жыл бұрын

Does annealing help with the problem of full resize. I neck size mine until they get sticky in the chamber the I full length resize and aneal and go back to neck resizing. I use lapua brass for my 338 and have only necked sized thus far with that brass.

@jaxplane 6 жыл бұрын

i dont see a link to the headspace comparitor, maybe the oal guage is supposed to be it?

@brianmorgan6039 6 жыл бұрын

Vaughn could you please help me out? I’m brand brand new to reloading, I have brand new cases that measure 1.625 for my son’s .243 savage and some once fired that measure 1.630. I have the hornady 2 die set (full length sizing and seater dies). How do I get the necks back down to the 1.625? Does it have to be a Hornady neck sizing die only? I’m lost man

@jjs811 5 жыл бұрын

What is the shoulder bumping die you like best?

@aaronko2443 Жыл бұрын

When you’re talking about “bumping” the shoulder back, are you referring to resizing the whole case?

@johnholmes4960 3 жыл бұрын

What is the thread size on the tube for the comparator? Thanks.

@ngirardo86 3 жыл бұрын

FL size each time..everytime..I have brass ive shot 8 or 10x always FL

@jaspermcconnell6417 3 жыл бұрын

Do you have an opinion about using the procedure for one's own personal AR 15 style 223. Many say FL for all. I have the Remington R15 factory stock rifle. Don't see why it would be different than a bolt action.

@rogerlyons8493 2 жыл бұрын

Do a test between neck size and full length size I’m going to say way better groups with FL.

@mountainman78629 4 жыл бұрын

those 5 gauges cover most all the cartridges?

@ArmenArmenjs 3 жыл бұрын

What is New unfired brass headspace for 308 and fired brass? TY

@100reality2 2 жыл бұрын

New to reloading,so how do you just bump the shoulder? I have the set of 4 dies they are the Lee ultimate but do I need to buy a special die that just bumps the shoulder?......do you bump the shoulder then trim to overall length? Thanks any help appreciated

@jcha8032 2 жыл бұрын

Do you recommend the snap on calipers?

@bagheri4 5 жыл бұрын

Great video . I always neck size my 270 brass after first shot which is custom fit to my chamber . Brass height is as SAAMI spec . But when ever i try with case length headspace guage it does not fit properly . Now my question is does my rifle has headspace issue ? Do i need to continue neck sizing or i should it to gun smith ?

@Prometheuss.cannabis.corner 4 жыл бұрын

If you take a fired price of brass and resize it back 1 to 2 thousand you should have no problems.

@redrock425 3 жыл бұрын

The shoulder moves forward on firing. You just need to bump it back with a body die.

@crosstimbers2 3 жыл бұрын

The bushings for this gauge have the edges of the bores broken. This causes the gauge to read smaller than the real size of the cases. So the caliper reading cannot be used to get a SAAMI dimension unless you zero the Hornady gAuge on a gunsmith headspace gauge. However the gauge is still good for comparing once fired cases with FL sized cases. I shoot mostly at the rifle range so I set my dies to FL size a case to give a light drag when I close the bolt. For hunting I would push the shoulder back .002 on a once fired case.

@goodboyringo9716 Жыл бұрын

The Hornady headspace tool link isn't listed ?

@zrbsrbija 3 жыл бұрын

Nice you need to get the Hornady "anvil for the other side of your calipers its worth the 17 dol

@beardedbowhunter6139 3 жыл бұрын

What is special about the anvil? Is it just a flat spot for the case head?

@zrbsrbija 3 жыл бұрын

@@beardedbowhunter6139 Trues up faster and hard to mess up your readings nice 90 deg flat perp area to work with ... Listen you dont have to but as much as wee spent on all this whats 15 more bucks

@3006USMC 7 жыл бұрын

Once fired, new, fired 3 times.... trim neck to obtain 2.035 and go with it. This just seems like a extra step? Please correct me if im wrong.

@vaughnprecision 7 жыл бұрын

The Neck is only trimmed one time, usually trimmed to .13 or .14. The case Over All Length must be trimmed after each firing because it will stretch during each shot.

@Roddy556 11 ай бұрын

Not trying to be a smartass as I also own one of these kits but would a something like a fired pistol case not work? .38 special seems to do a 6.5cm shoulder pretty well.

@ricklander5030 6 жыл бұрын

On your new brass that you use as a standard to compare your fired brass, how do you know what headspace you have to start with for the new brass?

@vaughnprecision 6 жыл бұрын

Rick Lander I take measurements on the new brass, then fire form it and measure again

@toycollector2611 6 жыл бұрын

Great channel! So the bullet comparator has bushings that are strikingly similar (but shorter) than the headspace comparator. It would seem to me that there should be a similar way to do the headspace measurement with the bullet comparator. Just my Scottish heritage speaking ... Is that possible?

@vaughnprecision 6 жыл бұрын

No, not possible simply due to the internal diameter of the bushings. The shorter bushings have a much smaller hole while the other measures the shoulder of the case.

@R0b87 5 жыл бұрын

Is the Hornady bullet comparator bushings interchangeable with the Hornady headspace comparator body?

@jonasbruzas2651 6 ай бұрын

308 cal ,175 gr Sierra hpbt ammunition ,whats correct length to CBTO ?

@jhawksfarm 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoy your videos. What number hornady gage do you use for the 6.5 Creedmoor? I've heard number 400.

@randalkidd7562 10 ай бұрын

Did you figure out which one to use ? I'm now trying to figure it out

@davidleasure9138 3 жыл бұрын

How do you bump the shoulders back? I just always full length resized all my brass but want to start neck sizing with the lee collet die.

@kassilewis5511 2 жыл бұрын

I use the Lee Precision Collet Neck die for most of my brass processing in conjuction with a Redding Body Die. The Body Die will resize the body and bump the shoulder back to your headspace preference and leaves the neck untouched.

@jean-pierreotis973 5 ай бұрын

Hello, super youtube. Easy to understand for me, i’m a french canadian…..I don’t have new brass. Where can i find the lenght of the measure you explain ? Now, i have problem with .270 win brass and i have this kit . Thanks, Jean-Pierre

@vaughnprecision 5 ай бұрын

Reloading books often have factory case dimensions published in them.

@ryan06ization 6 жыл бұрын

Do you bump the shoulder back every time, or just when you start seeing a sticky bolt. All I've every done is neck size with the Lee collet so I have no experience with this.

@vaughnprecision 6 жыл бұрын

I bump about every 2 to 4 reloads depending on how hot I'm running things .

@Prometheuss.cannabis.corner 4 жыл бұрын

Consistisy is the name of the game in reloading, you should reload the same way everytime to get the most consistent amo possible.

@ocean374 5 жыл бұрын

Have you ever used the rcbs precision mic do recommend it yes or no thanks

@Prometheuss.cannabis.corner 4 жыл бұрын

Awsome piece to have.

@manwithoutastar 5 жыл бұрын

Can you use the FL die to resize just the neck if you only pull the press down enough before hitting the shoulder? Just wondering if I need a neck sizing die too, or if I can just use my FL die to do what you’re describing in this vid?

@Prometheuss.cannabis.corner 4 жыл бұрын

No, it goes up through the body portion then the shoulder then the neck last.

@Mike-ff7ib 6 жыл бұрын

Hello guys. Im brand new to reloading, in fact, I just got a Hornady LNL AP press 4 days ago at the time of this writing and im trying to learn what I can so I can be safe to myself and others. My question is neck sizing and bump sizing. Is neck sizing refering to the diamater of the case mouth where the bullet seats? and bump sizing refering to the neck length? or the shoulder to head length?

@vaughnprecision 6 жыл бұрын

Botwire the neck is just the section of the case that holds the bullet. When you neck size, all you are sizing is the neck. When it comes to shoulders, you are bumping only the shoulder down a little, towards the head or (base) of the case. It’s important to know the case terms. Head, body, shoulder and neck. Then you have the primer pocket and flash hole. It’s a ton to learn and takes time but you’ll get it.!

@Mike-ff7ib 6 жыл бұрын

Vaughn Precision Thanks for the explanation. currently im not going to reload rifle rounds yet. My first caliber starting out is going to be .380 Auto. I have an AR15 that can shoot 5.56 and .223 rounds which I plan to reload in addition to the .380 Auto. My shell plate can hold both .380 as well as .223 cases. Because I have an interest in reloading 223 cal. I figure I would research the information and learn the terminology as well.

@kurt1768 Жыл бұрын

All bench shooters full length size every time

@user-mt4vo4ey5n 6 жыл бұрын

I hear this "bumping the shoulder" quite often as I am trying to learn about reloading on KZfaq. But no one really explains what it is. I guess I'll have to figure out exactly what the process is make a vid for people like me.

@ricklander5030 6 жыл бұрын

Nevada Sage go to rick's reloading bench on vimeo.com and look for my 308 reloading video. I talk about bumping the shoulder.

@user-mt4vo4ey5n 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Much appreciated. Treasure Trove!

@Prometheuss.cannabis.corner 4 жыл бұрын

Check out the 6.5 guys video on bump sizing.

@George1mac 2 жыл бұрын

Have you ever considered annealing your brass?

@vaughnprecision 2 жыл бұрын

I do after the second firing

@treece1 3 жыл бұрын

Will this take care of my one inch flyers?

@vaughnprecision 3 жыл бұрын

Possibly but it could be other issues to

@michaelt.9372 17 күн бұрын

So I’ve been made a fool to think full length resizing was the way to go?! I just got into reloading 6.5CM (I’ve been reloading other calibers for years however) so for the best precision what die route should I go? I’ll be using my RL550C

@vaughnprecision 17 күн бұрын

@@michaelt.9372 I like Redding dies the best

@michaelt.9372 17 күн бұрын

@@vaughnprecision sounds good. And should I just be neck sizing? And does that bump the shoulders?

@vaughnprecision 17 күн бұрын

@@michaelt.9372 I would just full length size it

@franciscoortiz9730 16 күн бұрын

Full length

@user-cl7jw7td5q 4 ай бұрын

You anneal your brass?

@vaughnprecision 4 ай бұрын

Yes I do

@dragonflyfab8982 5 жыл бұрын

Edit: ogive

@jeremyjames83 3 жыл бұрын

Neck sizing is not precision.

@Mr1bigsexy 4 ай бұрын

I got the same tool from Amazon today, but it came with no instructions. I’m doing 223 Brass only and I have no idea which adapter to put on because it came with no instructions.